Western Piedmont Community College

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• 1001 Burkemont Ave
  Morganton , NC 28655-4511
  (828) 438-6000
  http://www.wpcc.edu
  

  Setting

  Small city

  Enrollment

  3,195

  Full time

  1,805

  Part time

  1,390

  Men full time

  702

  Women full time

  1,103

  Mission Statement

  In accordance with the mission of the North Carolina Community College System, the mission of Western Piedmont Community College is to open the door to high-quality, accessible learning opportunities that minimize barriers to postsecondary education, maximize student success, and improve the lives and well-being of individuals by providing: Education, training and retraining for the workforce, including basic skills and literacy education, occupational and pre- baccalaureate programs. Support for economic development through services to and in partnership with business and industry. Services to communities and individuals to promote continuous learning and improve the quality of life. Sound management practices which measure and enhance institutional effectiveness.

  Western Piedmont Community College More Information

  Type of School

  At least 2 but less than 4 years , Public

  Religious affiliation

  None

  Highest degree offered

  Associate's

  Calendar

  Semester

  Distance learning opportunities

  Yes

• Western Piedmont Community College Admission Basics

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  Open admission policy

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  Undergraduate Application fee

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  Western Piedmont Community College Admission statistics

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  SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

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  Western Piedmont Community College Diversity

  American Indian/Alaskan Native

  0%

  Asian/Pacific Islander

  2%

  Black/Non-Hispanic

  0%

  Hispanic

  2%

  White/Non-Hispanic

  0%

  Non-Resident Alien

  0%

  Race/ethnicity unknown

  2%

• Western Piedmont Community College Cost

  In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $1,874

  Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $8,018

  Books and Supplies

  $1,160

  On-campus room and board

  -

  Off-campus room and board

  $7,358

  Western Piedmont Community College Financial Aid

  Students Receiving Aid

  80%

  Receiving Federal Grants

  75% , $5,198 on average

  Receiving Institutional Aid

  7% , $878 on average

  Receiving Student Loans

  21% , $2,255 on average

• Western Piedmont Community College Programs & Majors

  Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

  Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences	Associate
  Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General	2
  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Associate
  Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	13
  Business Administration and Management, General	12
  Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary	10
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Associate
  Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst	6
  Information Science/Studies	3
  Construction Trades	Associate
  Building Construction Technology	4
  Education	Associate
  Teacher Assistant/Aide	3
  Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate
  Civil Engineering Technology/Technician	2
  Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology	4
  Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	2
  Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other	3
  Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician	6
  Surveying Technology/Surveying	0
  Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate
  Child Care and Support Services Management	17
  Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics	Associate
  Sign Language Interpretation and Translation	3
  Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences	Associate
  Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	9
  Dental Assisting/Assistant	0
  Health Aide	10
  Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary	18
  Medical/Clinical Assistant	12
  Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)	21
  Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician	17
  Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling	8
  Legal Professions and Studies	Associate
  Legal Assistant/Paralegal	16
  Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate
  Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other	2
  Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	165
  Natural Resources and Conservation	Associate
  Environmental Science	8
  Precision Production	Associate
  Machine Shop Technology/Assistant	3
  Precision Production, Other	2
  Upholstery/Upholsterer	0
  Welding Technology/Welder	0
  Security and Protective Services	Associate
  Criminal Justice/Police Science	32
  Visual and Performing Arts	Associate
  Cinematography and Film/Video Production	5
  Interior Design	0

• Western Piedmont Community College Deadlines

  Regular Admissions

  Regular application deadline

  No closing date

  Priority application deadline

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  Fall application deadline

  August 6

  SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

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  Financial Aid

  Financial aid priority deadline

  June 1

  Financial aid deadline

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  Rolling admission

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